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    Muffy lived her whole life in pain until a life-changing bone marrow transplant when in her 60s. She was also the recipient of a sight-saving corneal transplant at 70.Diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11, Muffy said the constant pain became a part of her life.‘The curvature appeared when I was… Muffy – bone marrow and corneal recipient, NSW
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    I feel that the sad stories need to be told as well as the successful and happy ones. Mum was a 58 year old who had never smoked in her life.  She loved the outdoors and her family.  At the time of her death, her grandchildren were four and two.  My twin sister and I were twenty… Leonie
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    There are some common myths surrounding donation. One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of many people. Australia's donation rate has more than doubled in recent years, but there is much more we need to do. Have questions or concerns? Here are some common myths surrounding donation.… Myths and Facts
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    I was diagnosed with a lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), which only affects young women. It is a condition where the air sacs in my lung form cysts, which then rupture spontaneously. I ended up with a couple of pneumothorax earlier in my life while I was carrying my son at week… Nancy
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    My name is Judy and I'm the mother of 2 very beautiful daughters, Gayle who is still with me and Naomi, who passed away.I am also the grandmother of 2 adorable grandchildren, Tyson and Dannika. We all had a very close relationship when the most unimaginable thing possible happened and our lives… Naomi
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    Despite a congenital heart condition diagnosed as a child, Natalie had a fairly normal life until things took a downhill slide when she was in her 20s. Her heart condition suddenly worsened and she endured numerous surgeries and procedures including open heart repair surgery, a valve… Natalie – heart recipient, Tas
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    After 25 years of having Type 1 diabetes, my kidneys started to fail at the age of 30. For two years my renal specialist kept a close eye on my kidneys with regular check ups and constant blood tests. He arranged an appointment for me to be assessed for a possible kidney and pancreas… Natalie
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    Nathan was in a very good place.He’d just spent his 22nd birthday in New Zealand with his girlfriend, Hannah, exploring the South Island and meeting members of her family.He returned home to Sydney after two weeks away with the air of a young man who knew where he was headed with his life… Nathan
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    13-year-old Nathan Gremmo saved the lives of 6 people when he became an organ donor. Life changed forever for the Gremmo family when Nathan was critically injured in a car accident. In honour of Nathan’s generous personality, his family chose to donate his organs. This gift saved and forever… Boy in wakeboarding on a lake
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    Born with glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, Nathan's vision progressively worsened as he grew up. When Nathan was 7 years old, he lost vision in his right eye and was classified as legally blind. He used special eye drops to medicate his left eye into his twenties,… Man in a red radio studio, wearing headphones and glasses, surrounded by sound equipment, smiling at the camera.
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